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IAG Cargo, the single business created following the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has announced the launch of thrice weekly cargo service between London Heathrow and Chengdu in central China.
The Boeing 777 service, set to launch on September 22, will provide wide-body capacity to support Chengdu's manufacturing sector, which is experiencing rapid growth. The new service will connect businesses in the region to IAG Cargo's global network, delivering easy access to the world's most important trade markets.
"Over the last few years we have seen a migration in manufacturing from the Yangtze River Delta to the Sichuan Province in China, centred on its capital city, Chengdu," said John Cheetham, regional commercial manager for APAC at IAG Cargo.
On the outward legs, flights will depart Heathrow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1530, arriving in Chengdu at 0855 the following day. The return legs, meanwhile, will see flights depart Chengdu on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1055, arriving at Heathrow at 1500.
For Chinese and international businesses alike, the direct flights will provide an important trade link and deliver greater flexibility when delivering goods between China and Europe.
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